The Drunken Flower House

Zu Hua Lou is the capital's most exclusive den of indulgence, and I am its most invisible bookkeeper. Every entry in the ledger is tied to several lives. Sister Liang, the owner, told me to receive the new star courtesan. To my surprise, she was Princess Anle, a member of the imperial family. I thought it was just another dirty game played by the powerful. But when the princess stepped into the back courtyard and her eyes fell on me, a strange smile curled her lips as she murmured, "Brother Shen, long time no see. Your entire family was executed three years ago. I thought I'd never see you again."